Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant
Job Title: Software Engineer (Manufacturing Systems)
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Associate
Organization: Production Systems (50992241)
Job Specialty: System Development
What You'll Do
NOTE: This position requires on-site work at the Pantex Plant location.
A career at Pantex offers the opportunity to make a personal impact on our nation's security. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support, maintain, improve, and optimize our mission-critical manufacturing systems.
In this role, your primary focus will be applying expertise in application development and application support to ensure the stability and continuous improvement of our critical PeopleSoft-based manufacturing applications. As we evolve our technology landscape, you will also play a role in shaping the future of our manufacturing systems. You will use critical thinking to ensure stable production operations, troubleshoot system issues, and perform in-depth problem analysis. Partnering with business stakeholders, you will help scope, estimate, and deliver high-quality software solutions that directly support our vital national security mission.
Core Responsibilities
- Work closely with functional business partners, project managers, and enterprise architects to design, develop, or modify applications based on approved architecture and business requirements for our manufacturing systems.
- Design and implement innovative solutions to resolve complex Information Technology (IT) and business problems within the plant’s manufacturing (PeopleSoft) ecosystem.
- Ensure solutions are well-engineered, optimized, operable, and maintainable while adhering to project management, change management, and software quality assurance standards.
- Interface with IT project management to deliver solutions on schedule and within budget.
- Lead technical projects through effective communication with peers, customers, and management.
- Contribute to the long-term IT strategy for manufacturing systems by participating in the evaluation and/or implementation of future technologies and software.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline.
- OR Master's degree in engineering/science discipline.
- OR applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 8 years of completed education and/or relevant experience
Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements
Not applicable.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Experience with PeopleSoft development tools, including Application Engine, Integration Broker, PeopleCode, Search Query Reports (SQRs), and PeopleTools.
- In lieu of PeopleSoft, experience with object-oriented programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, C#) and web development (JavaScript, Hybertext Markup Language (HTML5)).
- Experience with Oracle or other relational database management systems, including proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL).
- Familiarity with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like PeopleTools, Visual Studio, or IntelliJ IDEA, and version control tools like Git or SVN.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Experience in designing, maintaining, and implementing large-scale enterprise business applications, particularly for manufacturing.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience developing integrations and services between applications.
- Knowledge in the areas of automated testing, DevOps, and software engineering.
#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here
At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.
When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
